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Solidus - Petronius Maximus VICTORIA AVGGG; Rome
455 year| Gold | 4.40 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Western Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Petronius Maximus (455) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 455 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | Solidus |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.40 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#181814 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Emperor standing facing in military dress, long cross in right hand, Victory on globe in left, right foot on man-headed serpent with open coil; R-M across fields, COMOB in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORI-A AVGGG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Petronius Maximus (VICTORIA AVGGG; Rome) (455) coin from the Western Roman Empire is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Petronius Maximus on one side, while the other side bears the inscription "VICTORIA AVGGG" which means "Victory of the Augusti" in Latin. This suggests that the coin was issued to commemorate a significant military victory or achievement during the reign of Petronius Maximus.
